Despite most LA Galaxy fans believing that Robbie Keane was the Irish Godsend (save that for Conor McGregor), it is a blessing to get rid of him and his salary off the books. Keane was a clinical finisher, no doubt, but his place in the starting XI will open up opportunities for the club.

Age, injuries, and international duty prevented the former Irish international from making more than 24 appearances in 2015 and just 17 appearances in 2016. The Galaxy need a striker that is able to play week in and week out and have that same production of Keane early in his MLS career.

5 players that the Galaxy should buy:

Wayne Rooney

Rooney is struggling for England and Manchester United. No better time to bring the Englishman to the league! Wazza still has class and would fill that void left by Keane up top. Source: Twitter

Chicharito

Highly unlikely, but bringing Chicharito to the Galaxy would be a major coup. He scores goals like no other and ticket sales would go through the roof. Viva Mexico. Source: Twitter

Frank Lampard

The man who didn't slip is still in great playing form and would be an excellent addition for the Galaxy. Super Frank still has a cannon and balls the fuck the out. Quite the possibility. Source: Twitter

Jonathon Dos Santos

The brother of Gio. Having these two on the pitch would only allow for greatness to ensue. Both are class players and would definitely make the Galaxy a contender. Source: Twitter

Will Grigg

He's got a fucking cult following like no other. The man is a legend at 24 and bringing him to the Galaxy would ensure an MLS Cup every year. Source: Twitter

Robbie Keane is the best Designated Player in the history of the league (for now). But for the love of Lucky Charms, Keane was replaced by Alan Gordon at the end of the season and he did a fine job. The Galaxy played arguably better football with Gordo than they did with Keane. Shouts out to the Bash Bros.

Although this forces the Galaxy into making some major moves in the offseason, the club will be better prepared for the future by getting rid of their aging England and Irish “stars”. Younger players will be the main focus for the Galaxy who are now left with just one Designated Player, Gio Dos Santos.

With Gyasi Zardes returning from injury, players need to be brought in who work well with Gio as he will be the catalyst of the team after regaining some of that form from this early career when he didn’t party so much. Fortunately the Galaxy, money ain’t a thing. Let the spending commence.